Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Afrika, was a prominent South African singer, songwriter, and political activist. Born on March 4, 1932, in Johannesburg, she gained international fame for her unique style that blended traditional African music with jazz influences. Makeba was the first South African to receive a Grammy Award and was renowned for her powerful voice and poignant lyrics. A staunch advocate for human rights, her activism against apartheid led to her exile in 1960. She performed for numerous world leaders and received several awards, including the Dag Hammarskjöld Peace Prize in 1986.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Miriam
rebellious, bitter, exalted
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Miriam Makeba belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: Castel Volturno
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: recording artist | composer | singer | actor
Spouses: Stokely Carmichael | Hugh Masekela
Children: Bongi Makeba
Awards Received: honorary degree from Spelman College | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Order for Meritorious Service | South African Music Awards | Polar Music Prize | Otto Hahn Peace Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Pisces 38 | 13 Pisces 4 | 13 Gemini 33 |
| Moon | 27 Capricorn 47 | 29 Aries 32 | 13 Gemini 57 |
| Mercury | 17 Pisces 35 | 0 Aries 4 | 2 Gemini 57 |
| Venus | 23 Aries 24 | 10 Aries 48 | 15 Cancer 13 |
| Mars | 5 Pisces 46 | 17 Cancer 20 | 17 Taurus 1 |
| Jupiter | 14 Leo 19 | 12 Gemini 28 | 16 Leo 56 |
| Saturn | 1 Aquarius 3 | 20 Pisces 55 | 4 Aquarius 38 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 18 | 23 Taurus 43 | 22 Aries 12 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 26 | 28 Pisces 58 | 5 Virgo 17 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 8 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 20 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 26 Pisces 58 | 28 Pisces 14 | 22 Pisces 3 |
| Ketu | 26 Virgo 58 | 28 Virgo 14 | 22 Virgo 3 |
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